I had an obligation, as everybody did there, and I had to vote according to my beliefs and where I was, in order to represent my constituents honestly.”

What happens when the top lawyer of a state like Texas is impeached? Well, it can break a few ways, according to state statutes. The future of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton remains in limbo following a two-week trial that has seen 16 articles impeachment accepted against the third-term AG.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is attacking his Republican rivals while speaking out for the first time since his acquittal on corruption charges in his impeachment trial

Republican TX Speaker of the House Dade Phelan issues a scathing statement after TX Senate acquits Ken Paxton. Condemns Lt. Gov Patrick for bias while presiding over the trial, Paxton for his corruption, and the Senators who voted to acquit. pic.twitter.com/LspeParaSF

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is attacking his Republican rivals while speaking out for the first time since his acquittal on corruption charges in his impeachment trial.

Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton attacked state conservatives in his first remarks after the Texas Senate acquitted him on charges of corruption and abuse of office, hinting at a potential run to replace Sen.